Man shoot at nothing, sure to hit it.

The failure to cultivate virtue, the failure to examine and analyze what I have learned, the inability to move toward righteousness after being shown the way, the inability to correct my faults-these are the causes of my grief.

Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue.

When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary.

If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.

Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.

The gentleman desires to be halting in speech but quick in action.